Environmental Scientist at Department of Fish and Wildlife Solano County, CA

The Department of Fish and Wildlife in Solano County, CA, seeks an Environmental Scientist to support conservation efforts. Responsibilities include reviewing environmental permits, conducting site visits, and preparing CEQA documentation. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and may require outdoor work and occasional travel. The position offers potential telework options as per CDFW guidelines.
Environmental Scientist job at Department of Fish and Wildlife. Solano County, CA. Job Description and Duties

The Delta Habitat Conservation Unit is seeking a motivated, organized fast learner with a passion for conservation. As one of the Environmental Scientists on our team, you will work collaboratively with applicants, stakeholders, local municipalities and governments, members of the public, and other environmental professionals to ensure the protection of sensitive plants and animals and the habitats on which they depend. If your career goals include the ability to contribute in a significant way to conservation of California's landscape and wildlife, we invite you to apply!

Under the close supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), this position will share permitting and environmental oversight responsibilities for projects in Contra Costa County and the Legal Delta within CDFW's Bay/Delta Region. Duties include review and analysis of applications for Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements (LSAAs), California Endangered Species Act (CESA) permitting, and drafting of the permits for supervisor review. The incumbent will conduct site visits to assess biological impacts, develop mitigation and habitat enhancement measures and conditions of approval, answer public inquiries regarding permitting requirements, the LSAA notification process and the CESA Incidental Take Permit application process. The incumbent will prepare CEQA documentation when necessary (Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Notices of Preparation, Notices of Determination, Categorical Exemptions).

The Environmental Scientist will review, track, edit and draft written comments on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents received by CDFW for proposed projects in Bay/Delta Region. Opportunities to collaborate with other regulatory agencies and stakeholders to develop conservation planning strategies and mitigation measures may be assigned as directed by the supervisor. The position will represent CDFW in meetings related to project development, General Plan development, and other land use issues.

You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions

Involves sitting at a workstation most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Work outdoors requires the ability to walk over rough terrain, swim 100 feet or more, and wade in stream channels, occasionally in inclement weather conditions to conduct site visits and collect habitat data. Field work may also be conducted aboard a motorized vessel (though not required to operate the vessel). Occasional travel may be required. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a State vehicle.

This position is located at the Bay Delta Region Headquarters in Fairfield, California and offers the possibility of a telework agreement per the requirements set by CDFW and the State of California. Special Requirements

This position requires the possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. Must maintain a clean driving record. The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.

The selected candidate may be required to provide a copy of their Degree/Official Transcripts.
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Ecology of fish, wildlife and plants occurring in Contra Costa County and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem. Basic knowledge of both the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Endangered Species Act. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the CDFW permitting process related to the implementation of permitting needs of an applicant to implement a proposed project.

Skill to: Communicate both in written and oral fashion in clear and concise manner so that both technical and non-technical individuals can understand the message being delivered. Apply critical thinking skills for protection of natural resources. Collaborate with other staff both internal and external to CDFW. Ability to: Work independently; operate computers and copy machines; operate and drive 4-wheel drive vehicles both on- and off-road in inclement weather conditions; swim up to 100 yards while wearing a personal flotation device in an aquatic environment.

Special Personal Characteristics: Possess exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; willingness to quickly grasp and implement new biological and regulatory concepts for protection of fish and wildlife resources. Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-331-0762-049and RPA Number E-R3 ES 24-013in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

Statement of Qualification must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font.

1) Please describe your relevant experience with natural resource management, environmental permitting and/or landscape conservation planning.

2) This position requires communicating and interacting with other Department staff, project applicants and their representatives, and other state and federal agencies. Please describe your experience working cooperatively with internal staff, other state and/or federal agencies, and the public.

3) Describe one personal characteristic that you believe supports your ability to effectively work with diverse groups with different backgrounds, interests, and experience.